WASHINGTON – RNC Chairman Reince Priebus and Co-Chairman Sharon Day released the following statement marking the 60th Anniversary of the Supreme Court’s historic Brown v. Board of Education decision:
“Sixty years ago today, the Supreme Court in a historic and unanimous decision declared that school segregation violated our most basic American value: that we are all created equal. They affirmed the principle that in America, all children deserve a great education and a chance to create their American dream,” said Chairman Priebus.
“Today we celebrate how far we’ve come. But even so, not every child in America today has access to a quality education. Too many children are assigned to failing schools with no way out, and minority and disadvantaged children are the most likely to suffer the consequences of a broken system.
“Education is the civil rights issue of our day, and this anniversary can be a call to action. There’s much work to be done, but one important path to reform is school choice. Parents should have the ability to choose a school, any school, that’s right for their children—traditional public, charter, private, magnet, virtual, or home school.
“Sadly, there are those who stand in the way of school choice and would rather defend the unacceptable status quo. But we know from history that improving our schools and guaranteeing equal opportunity are not easy tasks. We must continue to fight because our children—all of our children—deserve nothing less.”
“The Brown v. Board decision changed America for the better when the Supreme Court handed down a momentous victory for equal rights,” said Co-Chairman Day. “And we remember those who bravely stood against segregation and discrimination, who raised their voices, and who took their case to the highest court in the land. As a nation, we should all be grateful.
“The Brown decision is a milestone in our history, and we must continue to take a stand against racism and inequality wherever it exists. Likewise, we must continue to fight to ensure every student in America—no matter his or her race or background—has the chance to attend a good school. Education is the foundation on which we will build the country’s future. We cannot afford to let any of our students remain trapped in schools that fail to offer equal opportunity.”
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